CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER PROTEIN COOKIES

SERVES 12 COOKIES

1 cup dairy-free butter

3⁄4 cup plus 2 tbsp coconut sugar

2 tbsp ground chia seeds

2 1⁄4 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1⁄4 cup protein powder

1 tsp baking soda

1⁄2 tsp baking powder

1⁄4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

1⁄4 cup sunflower seed kernels

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 142kcal
Fat: 13.1g (1.9g S.Fat)
Carbs: 5.3g
Protein: 2.7g
Sugar: 0.3g
Sodium: 43mg

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5). Cut parchment paper to fit on a baking sheet. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar for 5 minutes on medium-low speed.

Meanwhile, combine ground chia seeds and 6 tbsp water in a mixing bowl and set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Combine the vanilla and chia extracts with the butter mixture. Mix until well combined. Mix in a little of the flour mixture at a time. Mix in the chocolate chips and sunflower seeds on low speed.

Form into round balls and place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Bake for 8–9 minutes in the oven

Allow to cool on a wire rack.